Soap & Glory Clear Here T-Zone Oil-Control Daily Moisture Lotion (Review)

I felt in love with Soap & Glory Rub Your Nose in it just a few months ago, so i decided to give the moisturizer a try. It said T-Zone Oil-Control Daily Moisture Lotion, so it really attracted me as i have oily t-zone.   

Product claim:

What it is:
A daily facial moisture lotion for oily and combination skin types.

What it is formulated to do:
Ideal for oily skin, this moisturizer helps achieve smooth, shine-free skin. Especially for young complexions prone to spots and blemishes, it controls oil, fights acne-causing bacteria, and reduces pore clogging to leave skin beautifully smooth and matte.

-Poreshrink-3: A slow-release skin perfector with a pore-refining salicylic acid blend that helps regenerate and smooth the skin without irritation.
-Blot-A-Lot Complex: This mattifying astringent extract of mushroom helps tighten and firm pores.
-An Activating Complex with Ginseng Extract: Helps boost energy and moisture levels.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens

Suggested Usage:
-Each morning and evening, cleanse well and rinse, then smooth a generous layer of Clear Here onto your face as well as along and under your jaw line.

 Ingredients:

Aqua (Water), Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate, Squalane, Nylon-12, Sodium Polyacrylate, Fomes Officinalis (Mushroom) Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Hydroxide, Acacia Senegal Gum, Salicylic Acid, Pyridoxine HCl, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Parfum (Fragrance), Zinc PCA, Buteth-3, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Limonene, Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tributyl Citrate, Amyl Cinnamal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, CI 42090 (Blue 1).

Price: RM49 (Sephora) for 1.69oz

Texture: smooth gel, easily absorb to the skin.  Wait 30 seconds before applying make up.  It will dry off as matte finish. 



Smell: Like strong tea-tree oil.  Quite overwhelming for me.

Did it work?

• It works well as a mattifying base for make up. (wait 30 seconds for that)
• It controls shine, giving you non-oily feeling
• Moisturizing.  Quickly absorbs into the skin.

Verdict:  For me, it is too strong. It irritates my skin, so few red spots appear after 1 week using it. I thought it was my hormone, but after i stopped using it, the red spots disappeared magically within 2 days.  Too bad, i really like the matte finish that it gave.  Price wise, it's a bit too expensive for a daily moisturizer (it's only 1.69oz).  I'll stick with my Za true white emulsion! 

The smell is quite strong and i don't like that. I hate the bumpy red spots.  My skin felt so rough and it's a big NO! As for a make up base, it works well.  If you have non-sensitive skin, maybe it will work for you. But i won't use it ever again! So who want this free moisturizer? Feel bad to throw it just like that! LOL..